The weekend of June 24-27, 2021 was a busy one for Arkansas Auctioneers Association (AAA). This is when auctioneers from across Arkansas gather for the Annual AAA Summer Meeting, in Hot Springs, AR, at the Hotel Hot Springs & Spa.
While auctioneers come for continuing education credit, the convention offers many more opportunities for both seasoned veterans of the auction profession as well as newcomers to the industry. Some say it’s the competition that attracts them. Others say it’s the entertaining nature of the business. Whatever the case, people everywhere are sold on auctions.
Real estate, collector cars, antiques, art, business equipment, electronics, livestock…it’s hard to name something that hasn’t been sold at auction. No one understands this better than the auctioneerThe person whom the seller engages to direct, conduct, or be responsible for a sale by auction. This... himself. People who attend auctions often only see the auctioneerThe person whom the seller engages to direct, conduct, or be responsible for a sale by auction. This... as someone who shows up the day of the auction and “talks fast”. Ask any full-time auctioneerThe person whom the seller engages to direct, conduct, or be responsible for a sale by auction. This... and you will find out that there is more to it than fast-talking.
On Friday, June 24, the 2021 AAA Summer Meeting kicked off with our Annual Competitions. The Arkansas Auctioneers Championship BidA prospective buyer’s indication or offer of a price he or she will pay to purchase property at au... Calling Champion, the sought-after title at each years’ meeting. This is where men and women alike compete for this prestigious title and the opportunity to represent Arkansas, not only at a state level but also at the National AuctioneerThe person whom the seller engages to direct, conduct, or be responsible for a sale by auction. This... Champion Contest held July 14-18, 2020, in San Diego, California.
There is truly something for everyone at this convention, in addition to Champion BidA prospective buyer’s indication or offer of a price he or she will pay to purchase property at au... Calling, Champion of Champions, the Junior and Rookie Contests are included for the novice beginner and the Ringman competition is fierce. The following winners were announced at the 2020 Winter Meeting.